Shirley has been such a blessing to our team, taking care of us during this time we are away from our families. She has taught me to persevere and not to give up hope in times of worry and despair, instead, to trust in God’s greater plan for each of us.
After lunch we headed over to the reserve to hold a volleyball clinic and dodge ball with the kids. As an introduction, Wilson led us in a series of drills to warm-up and practice some techniques. We encouraged mutual respect and team spirit but also found it difficult to keep the kids orderly and interested during the game. Through sports we encouraged kids with low self esteem to participate and when necessary disciplined those who bullied and distracted others to understand the consequences of their disruption. Slowly but surely, we are gaining their respect and trust. Our team has been praying that God will allow appropriate opportunities for us to speak of Him during the rest of the week.
Our evening plans with the youth did not come though again because we weren’t able to find our contact so we spent the rest of the evening fishing on the bridge and fellowshipping with fellow fishing fanatics. Once again, everyone fulfilled the ‘Ron’ guarantee of catching something that night. To end the evening on a high note Wilson pulled into the Longlac Fire Station to visit his fellow firefighters. We were warmly invited by the crew to join them on the truck during the Summerfest Parade this coming weekend. This will be a good opportunity to meet more of the community then.
Posted by Elaine
Volleyball with the kids
Visiting Wilson's extended family in Longlac
1 comment:
wow. I am always surprised by what God is doing through you. You are in my prayers. and I can see how much Longlac STM has developed.
You have really moved beyond just the reservation. Its great to see you moving into the community. Hopefully there will be reconcilliaiton between ppls.
You are all warrior servants, brave strong, but humble and compassionate.
Again I believe God is doing great things through you all. Love and bless others.
"Be faithful in small things because it is in them that your strength lies."
Mother Teresa
"If you can't feed a hundred people, then feed just one."
Mother Teresa
"... You playing small doesn't help serve the world. ...We are all meant to shine as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It;s not just some of us, it's everyone. And as we let our own light shine we unconsciously give other people permission to do the smae. And as we're liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others"
Marianne Williamson, quoted by Nelson Mandela.
"You can do everythin through Him who gives you strength." Philippians 4:13
In short Love intensely, so muc that it shines with the radiance that God gave you. YOu are salt and light in the world.
Live Blessed.
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